Genesis 24 - Compare Translations
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Genesis 24:1
KJVAnd Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
WEBAbraham was old, and well stricken in age. Yahweh had blessed Abraham in all things.
YLTAnd Abraham [is] old, he hath entered into days, and Jehovah hath blessed Abraham in all [things];
Genesis 24:2
KJVAnd Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
WEBAbraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please put your hand under my thigh.
YLTand Abraham saith unto his servant, the eldest of his house, who is ruling over all that he hath, `Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh,
Genesis 24:3
KJVAnd I will make thee swear by the Lord, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that thou shalt not take a wife unto my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:
WEBI will make you swear by Yahweh, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live.
YLTand I cause thee to swear by Jehovah, God of the heavens, and God of the earth, that thou dost not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanite, in the midst of whom I am dwelling;
Genesis 24:4
KJVBut thou shalt go unto my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son Isaac.
WEBBut you shall go to my country, and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son Isaac.”
YLTbut unto my land and unto my kindred dost thou go, and hast taken a wife for my son, for Isaac.'
Genesis 24:5
KJVAnd the servant said unto him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me unto this land: must I needs bring thy son again unto the land from whence thou camest?
WEBThe servant said to him, “What if the woman isn’t willing to follow me to this land? Must I bring your son again to the land you came from?”
YLTAnd the servant saith unto him, `It may be the woman is not willing to come after me unto this land; do I at all cause thy son to turn back unto the land from whence thou camest out?'
Genesis 24:6
KJVAnd Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.
WEBAbraham said to him, “Beware that you don’t bring my son there again.
YLTAnd Abraham saith unto him, `Take heed to thyself, lest thou cause my son to turn back thither;
Genesis 24:7
KJVThe Lord God of heaven, which took me from my father's house, and from the land of my kindred, and which spake unto me, and that sware unto me, saying, Unto thy seed will I give this land; he shall send his angel before thee, and thou shalt take a wife unto my son from thence.
WEBYahweh, the God of heaven, who took me from my father’s house, and from the land of my birth, who spoke to me, and who swore to me, saying, ‘I will give this land to your offspring. He will send his angel before you, and you shall take a wife for my son from there.
YLTJehovah, God of the heavens, who hath taken me from the house of my father, and from the land of my birth, and who hath spoken to me, and who hath sworn to me, saying, To thy seed I give this land, He doth send His messenger before thee, and thou hast taken a wife for my son from thence;
Genesis 24:8
KJVAnd if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.
WEBIf the woman isn’t willing to follow you, then you shall be clear from this oath to me. Only you shall not bring my son there again.”
YLTand if the woman be not willing to come after thee, then thou hast been acquitted from this mine oath: only my son thou dost not cause to turn back thither.'
Genesis 24:9
KJVAnd the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
WEBThe servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.
YLTAnd the servant putteth his hand under the thigh of Abraham his lord, and sweareth to him concerning this matter.
Genesis 24:10
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Genesis 24:11
KJVAnd he made his camels to kneel down without the city by a well of water at the time of the evening, even the time that women go out to draw water.
WEBHe made the camels kneel down outside the city by the well of water at the time of evening, the time that women go out to draw water.
YLTand he causeth the camels to kneel at the outside of the city, at the well of water, at even-time, at the time of the coming out of the women who draw water.
Genesis 24:12
KJVAnd he said O Lord God of my master Abraham, I pray thee, send me good speed this day, and shew kindness unto my master Abraham.
WEBHe said, “Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, please give me success today, and show kindness to my master Abraham.
YLTAnd he saith, `Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, cause to meet, I pray Thee, before me this day -- (and do kindness with my lord Abraham;
Genesis 24:13
KJVBehold, I stand here by the well of water; and the daughters of the men of the city come out to draw water:
WEBBehold, I am standing by the spring of water. The daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water.
YLTlo, I am standing by the fountain of water, and daughters of the men of the city are coming out to draw water;
Genesis 24:14
KJVAnd let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.
WEBLet it happen, that the young lady to whom I will say, ‘Please let down your pitcher, that I may drink,’ and she will say, ‘Drink, and I will also give your camels a drink,’—let her be the one you have appointed for your servant Isaac. By this I will know that you have shown kindness to my master.”
YLTand it hath been, the young person unto whom I say, Incline, I pray thee, thy pitcher, and I drink, and she hath said, Drink, and I water also thy camels) -- her Thou hast decided for Thy servant, for Isaac; and by it I know that Thou hast done kindness with my lord.'
Genesis 24:15
KJVAnd it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.
WEBBefore he had finished speaking, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel the son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham’s brother, with her pitcher on her shoulder.
YLTAnd it cometh to pass, before he hath finished speaking, that lo, Rebekah (who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, wife of Nahor, brother of Abraham) is coming out, and her pitcher on her shoulder,
Genesis 24:16
KJVAnd the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up.
WEBThe young lady was very beautiful to look at, a virgin. No man had known her. She went down to the spring, filled her pitcher, and came up.
YLTand the young person [is] of very good appearance, a virgin, and a man hath not known her; and she goeth down to the fountain, and filleth her pitcher, and cometh up.
Genesis 24:17
KJVAnd the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.
WEBThe servant ran to meet her, and said, “Please give me a drink, a little water from your pitcher.”
YLTAnd the servant runneth to meet her, and saith, `Let me swallow, I pray thee, a little water from thy pitcher;'
Genesis 24:18
KJVAnd she said, Drink, my lord: and she hasted, and let down her pitcher upon her hand, and gave him drink.
WEBShe said, “Drink, my lord.” She hurried, and let down her pitcher on her hand, and gave him a drink.
YLTand she saith, `Drink, my lord;' and she hasteth, and letteth down her pitcher upon her hand, and giveth him drink.
Genesis 24:19
KJVAnd when she had done giving him drink, she said, I will draw water for thy camels also, until they have done drinking.
WEBWhen she had finished giving him a drink, she said, “I will also draw for your camels, until they have finished drinking.”
YLTAnd she finisheth giving him drink, and saith, `Also for thy camels I draw till they have finished drinking;'
Genesis 24:20
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Genesis 24:21
KJVAnd the man wondering at her held his peace, to wit whether the Lord had made his journey prosperous or not.
WEBThe man looked steadfastly at her, remaining silent, to know whether Yahweh had made his journey prosperous or not.
YLTAnd the man, wondering at her, remaineth silent, to know whether Jehovah hath made his way prosperous or not.
Genesis 24:22
KJVAnd it came to pass, as the camels had done drinking, that the man took a golden earring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold;
WEBAs the camels had done drinking, the man took a golden ring of half a shekel weight, and two bracelets for her hands of ten shekels weight of gold,
YLTAnd it cometh to pass when the camels have finished drinking, that the man taketh a golden ring (whose weight [is] a bekah), and two bracelets for her hands (whose weight [is] ten [bekahs] of gold),
Genesis 24:23
KJVAnd said, Whose daughter art thou? tell me, I pray thee: is there room in thy father's house for us to lodge in?
WEBand said, “Whose daughter are you? Please tell me. Is there room in your father’s house for us to stay?”
YLTand saith, `Whose daughter [art] thou? declare to me, I pray thee, is the house of thy father a place for us to lodge in?'
Genesis 24:24
KJVAnd she said unto him, I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, which she bare unto Nahor.
WEBShe said to him, “I am the daughter of Bethuel the son of Milcah, whom she bore to Nahor.”
YLTAnd she saith unto him, `I [am] daughter of Bethuel, son of Milcah, whom she hath borne to Nahor.'
Genesis 24:25
KJVShe said moreover unto him, We have both straw and provender enough, and room to lodge in.
WEBShe said moreover to him, “We have both straw and feed enough, and room to lodge in.”
YLTShe saith also unto him, `Both straw and provender [are] abundant with us, also a place to lodge in.'
Genesis 24:26
KJVAnd the man bowed down his head, and worshipped the Lord.
WEBThe man bowed his head, and worshiped Yahweh.
YLTAnd the man boweth, and doth obeisance to Jehovah,
Genesis 24:27
KJVAnd he said, Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the Lord led me to the house of my master's brethren.
WEBHe said, “Blessed be Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his loving kindness and his truth toward my master. As for me, Yahweh has led me on the way to the house of my master’s relatives.”
YLTand saith, `Blessed [is] Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, who hath not left off His kindness and His truth with my lord; -- I [being] in the way, Jehovah hath led me to the house of my lord's brethren.'
Genesis 24:28
KJVAnd the damsel ran, and told them of her mother's house these things.
WEBThe young lady ran, and told her mother’s house about these words.
YLTAnd the young person runneth, and declareth to the house of her mother according to these words.
Genesis 24:29
KJVAnd Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.
WEBRebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban. Laban ran out to the man, to the spring.
YLTAnd Rebekah hath a brother, and his name [is] Laban, and Laban runneth unto the man who [is] without, unto the fountain;
Genesis 24:30
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Genesis 24:31
KJVAnd he said, Come in, thou blessed of the Lord; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.
WEBHe said, “Come in, you blessed of Yahweh. Why do you stand outside? For I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.”
YLTAnd he saith, `Come in, O blessed one of Jehovah, why standest thou without, and I -- I have prepared the house and place for the camels!'
Genesis 24:32
KJVAnd the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him.
WEBThe man came into the house, and he unloaded the camels. He gave straw and feed for the camels, and water to wash his feet and the feet of the men who were with him.
YLTAnd he bringeth in the man into the house, and looseth the camels, and giveth straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the feet of the men who [are] with him:
Genesis 24:33
KJVAnd there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.
WEBFood was set before him to eat, but he said, “I will not eat until I have told my message.”
YLTand setteth before him to eat; but he saith, `I do not eat till I have spoken my word;' and he saith, `Speak.'
Genesis 24:34
KJVAnd he said, I am Abraham's servant.
WEBHe said, “I am Abraham’s servant.
YLTAnd he saith, `I [am] Abraham's servant;
Genesis 24:35
KJVAnd the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.
WEBYahweh has blessed my master greatly. He has become great. He has given him flocks and herds, silver and gold, male servants and female servants, and camels and donkeys.
YLTand Jehovah hath blessed my lord exceedingly, and he is great; and He giveth to him flock, and herd, and silver, and gold, and men-servants, and maid-servants, and camels, and asses;
Genesis 24:36
KJVAnd Sarah my master's wife bare a son to my master when she was old: and unto him hath he given all that he hath.
WEBSarah, my master’s wife, bore a son to my master when she was old. He has given all that he has to him.
YLTand Sarah, my lord's wife, beareth a son to my lord, after she hath been aged, and he giveth to him all that he hath.
Genesis 24:37
KJVAnd my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:
WEBMy master made me swear, saying, ‘You shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I live,
YLT`And my lord causeth me to swear, saying, Thou dost not take a wife to my son from the daughters of the Canaanite, in whose land I am dwelling.
Genesis 24:38
KJVBut thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son.
WEBbut you shall go to my father’s house, and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son.’
YLTIf not -- unto the house of my father thou dost go, and unto my family, and thou hast taken a wife for my son.
Genesis 24:39
KJVAnd I said unto my master, Peradventure the woman will not follow me.
WEBI asked my master, ‘What if the woman will not follow me?’
YLT`And I say unto my lord, It may be the woman doth not come after me;
Genesis 24:40
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Genesis 24:41
KJVThen shalt thou be clear from this my oath, when thou comest to my kindred; and if they give not thee one, thou shalt be clear from my oath.
WEBThen will you be clear from my oath, when you come to my relatives. If they don’t give her to you, you shall be clear from my oath.’
YLTthen art thou acquitted from my oath, when thou comest unto my family, and if they give not [one] to thee; then thou hast been acquitted from my oath.
Genesis 24:42
KJVAnd I came this day unto the well, and said, O Lord God of my master Abraham, if now thou do prosper my way which I go:
WEBI came today to the spring, and said, ‘Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, if now you do prosper my way which I go—
YLT`And I come to-day unto the fountain, and I say, Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, if Thou art, I pray Thee, making prosperous my way in which I am going --
Genesis 24:43
KJVBehold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;
WEBbehold, I am standing by this spring of water. Let it happen, that the maiden who comes out to draw, to whom I will say, “Please give me a little water from your pitcher to drink,”
YLT(lo, I am standing by the fountain of water), then the virgin who is coming out to draw, and I have said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee, a little water from thy pitcher,
Genesis 24:44
KJVAnd she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the Lord hath appointed out for my master's son.
WEBand she will tell me, “Drink, and I will also draw for your camels,”—let her be the woman whom Yahweh has appointed for my master’s son.’
YLTand she hath said unto me, Both drink thou, and also for thy camels I draw -- she is the woman whom Jehovah hath decided for my lord's son.
Genesis 24:45
KJVAnd before I had done speaking in mine heart, behold, Rebekah came forth with her pitcher on her shoulder; and she went down unto the well, and drew water: and I said unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee.
WEBBefore I had finished speaking in my heart, behold, Rebekah came out with her pitcher on her shoulder. She went down to the spring, and drew. I said to her, ‘Please let me drink.’
YLT`Before I finish speaking unto my heart, then lo, Rebekah is coming out, and her pitcher on her shoulder, and she goeth down to the fountain, and draweth; and I say unto her, Let me drink, I pray thee,
Genesis 24:46
KJVAnd she made haste, and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: so I drank, and she made the camels drink also.
WEBShe hurried and let down her pitcher from her shoulder, and said, ‘Drink, and I will also give your camels a drink.’ So I drank, and she also gave the camels a drink.
YLTand she hasteth and letteth down her pitcher from off her and saith, Drink, and thy camels also I water; and I drink, and the camels also she hath watered.
Genesis 24:47
KJVAnd I asked her, and said, Whose daughter art thou? And she said, the daughter of Bethuel, Nahor's son, whom Milcah bare unto him: and I put the earring upon her face, and the bracelets upon her hands.
WEBI asked her, and said, ‘Whose daughter are you?’ She said, ‘The daughter of Bethuel, Nahor’s son, whom Milcah bore to him.’ I put the ring on her nose, and the bracelets on her hands.
YLT`And I ask her, and say, Whose daughter [art] thou? and she saith, Daughter of Bethuel, son of Nahor, whom Milcah hath borne to him, and I put the ring on her nose, and the bracelets on her hands,
Genesis 24:48
KJVAnd I bowed down my head, and worshipped the Lord, and blessed the Lord God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.
WEBI bowed my head, and worshiped Yahweh, and blessed Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who had led me in the right way to take my master’s brother’s daughter for his son.
YLTand I bow, and do obeisance before Jehovah, and I bless Jehovah, God of my lord Abraham, who hath led me in the true way to receive the daughter of my lord's brother for his son.
Genesis 24:49
KJVAnd now if ye will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me: and if not, tell me; that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.
WEBNow if you will deal kindly and truly with my master, tell me. If not, tell me, that I may turn to the right hand, or to the left.”
YLT`And now, if ye are dealing kindly and truly with my lord, declare to me; and if not, declare to me; and I turn unto the right or unto the left.'
Genesis 24:50
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Genesis 24:51
KJVBehold, Rebekah is before thee, take her, and go, and let her be thy master's son's wife, as the Lord hath spoken.
WEBBehold, Rebekah is before you. Take her, and go, and let her be your master’s son’s wife, as Yahweh has spoken.”
YLTlo, Rebekah [is] before thee, take and go, and she is a wife to thy lord's son, as Jehovah hath spoken.'
Genesis 24:52
KJVAnd it came to pass, that, when Abraham's servant heard their words, he worshipped the Lord, bowing himself to the earth.
WEBWhen Abraham’s servant heard their words, he bowed himself down to the earth to Yahweh.
YLTAnd it cometh to pass, when the servant of Abraham hath heard their words, that he boweth himself towards the earth before Jehovah;
Genesis 24:53
KJVAnd the servant brought forth jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment, and gave them to Rebekah: he gave also to her brother and to her mother precious things.
WEBThe servant brought out jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and clothing, and gave them to Rebekah. He also gave precious things to her brother and her mother.
YLTand the servant taketh out vessels of silver, and vessels of gold, and garments, and giveth to Rebekah; precious things also he hath given to her brother and to her mother.
Genesis 24:54
KJVAnd they did eat and drink, he and the men that were with him, and tarried all night; and they rose up in the morning, and he said, Send me away unto my master.
WEBThey ate and drank, he and the men who were with him, and stayed all night. They rose up in the morning, and he said, “Send me away to my master.”
YLTAnd they eat and drink, he and the men who [are] with him, and lodge all night; and they rise in the morning, and he saith, `Send me to my lord;'
Genesis 24:55
KJVAnd her brother and her mother said, Let the damsel abide with us a few days, at the least ten; after that she shall go.
WEBHer brother and her mother said, “Let the young lady stay with us a few days, at least ten. After that she will go.”
YLTand her brother saith -- her mother also -- `Let the young person abide with us a week or ten days, afterwards doth she go.'
Genesis 24:56
KJVAnd he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.
WEBHe said to them, “Don’t hinder me, since Yahweh has prospered my way. Send me away that I may go to my master.”
YLTAnd he saith unto them, `Do not delay me, seeing Jehovah hath prospered my way; send me away, and I go to my lord;'
Genesis 24:57
KJVAnd they said, We will call the damsel, and enquire at her mouth.
WEBThey said, “We will call the young lady, and ask her.”
YLTand they say, `Let us call for the young person, and ask at her mouth;'
Genesis 24:58
KJVAnd they called Rebekah, and said unto her, Wilt thou go with this man? And she said, I will go.
WEBThey called Rebekah, and said to her, “Will you go with this man?”
YLTand they call for Rebekah, and say unto her, `Dost thou go with this man?' and she saith, `I go.'
Genesis 24:59
KJVAnd they sent away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men.
WEBThey sent away Rebekah, their sister, with her nurse, Abraham’s servant, and his men.
YLTAnd they send away Rebekah their sister, and her nurse, and Abraham's servant, and his men;
Genesis 24:60
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Genesis 24:61
KJVAnd Rebekah arose, and her damsels, and they rode upon the camels, and followed the man: and the servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
WEBRebekah arose with her ladies. They rode on the camels, and followed the man. The servant took Rebekah, and went his way.
YLTAnd Rebekah and her young women arise, and ride on the camels, and go after the man; and the servant taketh Rebekah and goeth.
Genesis 24:62
KJVAnd Isaac came from the way of the well Lahairoi; for he dwelt in the south country.
WEBIsaac came from the way of Beer Lahai Roi, for he lived in the land of the South.
YLTAnd Isaac hath come in from the entrance of the Well of the Living One, my Beholder; and he is dwelling in the land of the south,
Genesis 24:63
KJVAnd Isaac went out to meditate in the field at the eventide: and he lifted up his eyes, and saw, and, behold, the camels were coming.
WEBIsaac went out to meditate in the field at the evening. He lifted up his eyes and looked. Behold, there were camels coming.
YLTand Isaac goeth out to meditate in the field, at the turning of the evening, and he lifteth up his eyes, and looketh, and lo, camels are coming.
Genesis 24:64
KJVAnd Rebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she lighted off the camel.
WEBRebekah lifted up her eyes, and when she saw Isaac, she got off the camel.
YLTAnd Rebekah lifteth up her eyes, and seeth Isaac, and alighteth from off the camel;
Genesis 24:65
KJVFor she had said unto the servant, What man is this that walketh in the field to meet us? And the servant had said, It is my master: therefore she took a vail, and covered herself.
WEBShe said to the servant, “Who is the man who is walking in the field to meet us?”
YLTand she saith unto the servant, `Who [is] this man who is walking in the field to meet us?' and the servant saith, `It [is] my lord;' and she taketh the veil, and covereth herself.
Genesis 24:66
KJVAnd the servant told Isaac all things that he had done.
WEBThe servant told Isaac all the things that he had done.
YLTAnd the servant recounteth to Isaac all the things that he hath done,
Genesis 24:67
KJVAnd Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.
WEBIsaac brought her into his mother Sarah’s tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife. He loved her. Isaac was comforted after his mother’s death.
YLTand Isaac bringeth her in unto the tent of Sarah his mother, and he taketh Rebekah, and she becometh his wife, and he loveth her, and Isaac is comforted after [the death of] his mother.
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